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	Podcast:		Retire Smarter
	Episode:		Why Most People Are Wasting Their HSA (And How to Fix It)
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:21:21
	Publish Date:		2026-02-26 10:00:00
	Description:		Get your customized planning started by scheduling a no-cost discovery call: http://bit.ly/calltruewealth Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) may be the most powerful tax-free retirement planning tool available, yet most people use them completely wrong. If you’re enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), your HSA could offer triple tax-free growth and a strategic way to fund healthcare and Medicare costs in retirement. Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, breaks down how to turn your HSA from a simple medical spending account into a long-term, tax-efficient retirement asset. In this video, you’ll learn: HSA eligibility rules, 2026 contribution limits, catch-up contributions, and the December “last-month rule” How High Deductible Health Plans qualify you to contribute Why leaving your HSA in cash limits long-term growth How to invest your HSA using brokerage options The “invest now, reimburse later” strategy to build tax-free retirement liquidity How HSAs can cover Medicare premiums, COBRA coverage, long-term care premiums, and other retirement healthcare costs Have questions? Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 20-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals. http://bit.ly/calltruewealth Our website: https://www.truewealthdesign.com/ Phone: 855.TWD.PLAN Contact our team: https://www.truewealthdesign.com/contact-a-financial-advisor/ Check out our other no-cost financial resources here: https://www.truewealthdesign.com/financial-resources/ Watch the show now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjENBHOti-IEJFqeydZm_Fg?sub_confirmation=1
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